100 amp electrical service

The main circuit breaker identifies the amperage capacity of the electrical consumer unit. There will be a number on the electrical consumer unit telling you what the amp capacity is. For example, 100 or 150 could be listed beside the consumer unit. 100 amp is the minimum allowed by today's regulations. 150 amps, 200 amps, and 400 amps are among other standard available sizes.Amps or Amperes: A unit that measures the rate of electrical flow (electrical current).

Circuit Breakers / Fuses

Devices installed in the service consumer unit of a home to limit the flow of electricity through a circuit. The breaker rating determines the maximum flow.

Circuit Extensions

To extend or add-on to an existing circuit to provide an additional power source.

Distribution Equipment

A device designed to provide electricity to multiple connections.

Energy Saving Devices

Devices utilised within a dwelling designed to more efficiently make use of energy sources while providing heating, cooling, and light.

Heater

A heat source (gas or electric) used to adjust the temperature inside a dwelling from a cold to a warm condition.

High-Tech Troubleshooting

A procedure performed by a trained technician for the purpose of locating and identifying electrical problems within an electrical system.

Low Voltage

A wiring system that provides power to some electronic devices operating on a voltage level much lower than the standard 110 volts. Such devices might be doorbells and thermostats.

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Wall and ceiling mounted sensors located throughout the home used to alert occupants of deadly gasses and smoke inside the home.

Switches

Circuit interruption devices used to control the flow of electricity to lights, appliances, and sockets.

Surge Protector

A surge protector is an appliance that protects electrical devices from spikes in voltage. The surge protector regulates the voltage by blocking or shorting ground voltages above a safe level. Many power strips have a built-in surge protector. The power strip has loosely been given the nickname "surge protector". However, not all power strips have surge protection. In addition to power strip/surge protectors, there are now surge protectors that can protect your entire house. These surge protectors should be installed by a qualified electrician.

Tamper Resistant Sockets

Tamper Resistant Sockets are standard wall sockets that feature a shutter mechanism that protects children from placing foreign objects into the vessel. The socket has a shutter system that is spring-loaded. Electricity only flows when equal pressure is placed on both shutters, like when a plug is inserted. When the socket is not being used both shutters and openings will be closed. Children tend to put keys, pens, paper clips, bobby pins and other small objects into the socket this can cause an electrical shock that can lead to burning or scarring.

Thermostat

A low voltage electronic switching device that monitors temperatures inside the home and turns on and off the heating or cooling system in the home.